Herbal Support for Blood Sugar Management
Are you interested in learning how to work with plant medicine to support healthy blood sugar? In this class, we will explore the many ways herbs can support healthy blood sugar.
Herbal Foundations: Herbal Support for the Endocrine System
Herbal Support for the Endocrine System: Herbs & Actions for Self-Care Herbal Foundations Certificate Course Students can join for the weekend or sign up for a single day. Please email your questions to: MidAtlanticSchoolofHerbalism@gmail.com April 2nd-3rd, 10am-3pm The endocrine system is made up of the endocrine organs, which include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal…
Fiber: An essential element to great health!
The Super Nutrient You May Not Be Thinking About, But Should Fiber. It’s one of those things you know you should be getting enough of, but it’s easy not to think about. Most of us only get 15 or so grams per day, when we should be getting around 30 grams (25g for women, 38g…
Gymnema: The Sugar Destroyer
Gymnema is an Ayurvedic herb with a truly extraordinary effect on blood sugar disorders. Its Sanskrit name is Gurmar, which means “Sugar Destroyer”, or “Destroyer of the Sweet Taste”. Gymnema has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for blood sugar for thousands of years. Its effects on the insulin cycle, pancreas, and liver make it a…
Turmeric Queen of Spices
This ancient spice is the answer for just about anything Famously referred to as the “Queen of Spices,” turmeric (also known as curcuma longa) is an herb that originated in India and Asia dating back to 2,000 BC., and has since been used for culinary and medicinal purposes.Known for its pepper-like aroma and bright golden…
Beating Diabetes Tea
Drinking Tea for Diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million American children and adults have diabetes and another 79 million are in the pre-diabetes stage. To help reduce symptoms associated with diabetes, such as frequent urination, increased thirst, hunger, fatigue and irritability, try incorporating a few of these medicinal herbs into your…
Do you need Magnesium?
Warning Signs You Are Deficient In Magnesium Magnesium is a mineral that is necessary for nearly every bodily function, yet some people are deficient in it. Pre-existing conditions such as alcoholism and the use of some prescription medicines can reduce the body’s stores of magnesium. Magnesium deficiency in healthy people is relatively rare, but becoming more common…
Magnesium
Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium Is Considered a Necessary Daily Mineral Magnesium is considered a necessary daily mineral, which means the body depends on proper levels of it for functioning. It also has several health benefits. The general benefits of magnesium include a steady heartbeat, it helps to strengthen bones and it assists in keeping the…